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State Dept. Spokeswoman "Not Going to Put Any Labels"
Townhall.com ^ | September 2, 2014 | Katie Pavlich

Posted on 09/02/2014 3:40:30 PM PDT by Kaslin

Earlier today in their second direct message to America, the terror army ISIS beheaded American journalist Steven Sotloff.

"I'm back Obama," an ISIS executioner says in the newly released video.

Two weeks ago in their first direct message to America, ISIS did the same to American journalist James Foley. The video showing his execution was titled "Message to America."

Despite video evidence of the gruesome acts and masked men issuing direct challenges to the United States, the Obama administration still has no strategy for dealing with these savages. Adding insult to injury during her daily briefing Tuesday afternoon, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said she isn't going to "label" what ISIS did to Sotloff.

Isis Beheads Second US Journalist Steven Sotloff | US State Department Speaks Out

Jen Psaki: "We certainly - I'm not going to put any labels on this." when asked if she considered this an act of war.— Melissa Moore (@melissamoore) September 2, 2014

Many thanks to Fox News' James Rosen for asking the question.

Beheading Americans, which ISIS has done twice now, certainly count as acts of war. This kind of political correctness, the constant "no labeling," has not only resulted in Americans being killed but will get more Americans killed in the future. This administration is more interested in giving poll tested answers to questions posed by reporters than they are in fighting radical jihad as it marches across the Middle East to the West.


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To: Kaslin

huh, the State dept has no problems criticizing Israel. Kerry had no problem equating Israel with apartheid. Only with Islamists does the State Dept get squishy.


21 posted on 09/02/2014 4:16:33 PM PDT by RginTN
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To: ironman

The things rots from the top - Obama and Michelle’s excellent adventure.

Talk about JV....the man ought to be escorted off the premises...


22 posted on 09/02/2014 4:17:24 PM PDT by Aria ( 2008 & 2012 weren't elections - they were coups d’état .)
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To: maggief

23 posted on 09/02/2014 4:17:41 PM PDT by RightGeek (FUBO and the donkey you rode in on)
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To: Kaslin
Jen Psaki: "We certainly - I'm not going to put any labels on this."


24 posted on 09/02/2014 4:22:11 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: RightGeek

+1


25 posted on 09/02/2014 4:22:48 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: maggief

Not only are these people complete a-holes they are 2 year old a-holes


26 posted on 09/02/2014 4:24:35 PM PDT by ballplayer
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To: Kaslin

I get it. She’s a State Department spokesperson and can’t be goaded into calling something an “Act of War.” That’s above her pay grade to make that determination. But her boss, Obama, acts like its above his pay grade to make that determination too.


27 posted on 09/02/2014 4:25:28 PM PDT by Opinionated Blowhard ("When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.")
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To: GeronL

David Shuster and Jake Tapper attended her wedding to another liberal democrat operative.

http://www.politico.com/click/stories/1005/a_peek_at_psakis_wedding.html


28 posted on 09/02/2014 4:26:46 PM PDT by maggief
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To: maggief

So, is her nickname “Hashtag”?


29 posted on 09/02/2014 4:29:16 PM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: RightGeek

You tell that bad man Moochie!!


30 posted on 09/02/2014 4:31:33 PM PDT by bobby.223
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To: bimboeruption
Estrogen "not at war with ISIS" vs. ISIS at war with Americans. Guess who wins?
31 posted on 09/02/2014 4:34:46 PM PDT by CivilWarBrewing
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To: Aria

“On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.”

H. L. Mencken

The plain folks have indeed reached their heart’s desire.


32 posted on 09/02/2014 4:36:00 PM PDT by ChildOfThe60s ((If you can remember the 60s.....you weren't really there)
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To: Kaslin
The rest of the title is: on ISIS Beheading of Second American Journalist

What's the big deal?

they're only beheading journalists.

Maybe some could fly to New York to visit CNN, NBC, MSNBC, ABC, etc., and tell them to be sure to bring your swords and knives!

33 posted on 09/02/2014 4:37:11 PM PDT by Mogger (Independence, better fuel economy and performance with American made synthetic oil.)
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To: Kaslin

Well, at least this isn’t serious, like the War On Women...


34 posted on 09/02/2014 4:38:53 PM PDT by Gritty (To remain free, a people need the spirit of liberty. Once lost, there's no easy roads back.-Mk Steyn)
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To: GeronL

“hag” for short, maybe. ;)


35 posted on 09/02/2014 4:39:20 PM PDT by maggief
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To: maggief

Oh boy!

Ain’t she just an adorable, little ginger banana ;/

This country has become an absolute ****ing joke.

And a bad one at that.

Really bad.

America

BADUMP TSHHH...


36 posted on 09/02/2014 4:39:26 PM PDT by chris37 (heartless)
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To: Kaslin

We’re living in a completely F’d Up country.


37 posted on 09/02/2014 4:41:31 PM PDT by Peter W. Kessler
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To: ChildOfThe60s
“On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.” H. L. Mencken

That reminds me- "Being There" is on TCM this week. Check your TV schedule.

38 posted on 09/02/2014 4:42:37 PM PDT by Lacey
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To: chris37

Has tags will save the world ... if they don’t then it is Bush’s fault


39 posted on 09/02/2014 4:45:06 PM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: Kaslin
No strategy?

I'll give you a strategy.

You know where there's a nest of 'em in Syria.

Hit the nest with a tactical nuke. Kill them all with one big bomb.

That'll wake 'em up to what America can do when she gets pissed.

If I were C-in-C, I'd order that tomorrow.

40 posted on 09/02/2014 4:46:20 PM PDT by FroggyTheGremlim ("Your apathy is their power." - Sarah Palin Jul 19, 2014)
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